Such a long mom day!!! And my hair😂. One of my friends used to say you could guess my mood by looking at how crazy my hair was. I made it through the day and was able stay nice and patient with my kids. Today my secret weapon was my all natural form of energy!!! I seriously love this ENERGY to get me through the hangry,homework, multitasking, dinner making time of day. I’ve stopped drinking the occasional soda as I’ve been healing my gut microbiome!! And this natural form of energy is grounding and focusing and so much better for me. I’m hoping for a better hair day tomorrow 😉. #runningaround#momlife#whodoestheirhair#energy#focus#patience

It’s common to see individuals barbell squatting with running shoes on, yet that’s probably the worst shoe to wear for this task. Our feet are our base, so when we squat, we want a stable foot and solid base to perform the movement safely and with maximum force. A running shoe is designed to absorb the forces when your foot makes contact with the ground; so if you’re squatting with them, it will decrease the stable connection with the floor. Almost like trying to squat on your mattress.
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A weightlifting shoe will provide you with a solid base to push out against via a non-compressible sole. They also allow you to stay a bit more upright and squat deeper due to the raised heel. This is also great for people with limited ankle mobility as with the raised heel, tension will decrease in the lower leg.
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If you don’t have the cash to spend on a weightlifting shoe, a pair of Chuck Taylors work well, as they too have a non-compressible flat sole. However, since they don’t have a raised heel, they won’t aid you if you have limited ankle mobility, and you will have slightly more forward lean - this isn’t necessarily bad though.
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Some people say they prefer barefoot squatting or using a minimal shoe due to an increased awareness of their foot positioning. However, if you choose to go barefoot, do so with caution as technique can change, and if you lack ability to maintain proper foot positioning; you’ll only run into trouble (knees collapsing etc.). But if you can squat heavy and safely this way, then I see nothing wrong with it.
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Overall, your choice of footwear should be based to your goals. If you want to run, use running shoes. If you want to squat heavy, weightlifting shoes may be best. If you’re a weekend warrior, Chuck Taylors are a great & cheaper option. I do recommend every serious squatter give a pair of squat shoes a try sometime though.
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